Amaretto Chicken Breast Holiday Style Recipe

Impress your guests with this elegant and flavorful Amaretto Chicken Breast recipe, perfect for intimate holiday gatherings or special occasions. Tender chicken breasts are baked atop a sweet and savory stuffing, then basted with a luscious Amaretto glaze. Easily scalable to feed a larger crowd! Customize the sweetness to your liking by adjusting the sugar in the glaze. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 90 mins

Calories 881 kcal

Protein 66g

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Ingredients for Amaretto Chicken Breast Holiday Style

1/2 cup butter, melted and 2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Amaretto Chicken Breast Holiday Style

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the stuffing: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
Pour the stuffing mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Arrange 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) on top of the stuffing.
Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup Amaretto liqueur, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, basting the chicken with the glaze every 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cranberries or pecans, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

481g

Fat

56g

Carbs

44g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Amaretto Chicken Breast Holiday Style?

Amaretto Chicken Breast Holiday Style takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Amaretto Chicken Breast Holiday Style?

Amaretto Chicken Breast Holiday Style has approximately 881 calories per serving, with about 66 g protein, 44 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Amaretto Chicken Breast Holiday Style?

The key ingredients for Amaretto Chicken Breast Holiday Style are Sweet Butter, Onion, Celery, Herb Seasoned Stuffing Mix, Water Chestnuts, Poultry Seasoning. See the full list with measurements above.